Intent To Sole Source - VEVO F2 IMAGING FUJIFILM AGRAWAL   2

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Tennessee Valley VA Medical Center (VAMC) and Network Contracting Office (NCO) 09 intends to issue and award a Sole Source single award Firm-Fixed Price type contract to Fujifilm Visual Sonics Corporation, for the Vevo F2 Imaging system which is a unique instrument that is able to use ultrasound imaging to measure, in a high resolution, structures within small animals such as the heart, lung, blood vessels, liver, and kidney. This VAMC is located 1310 24th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37212-2637. It has been determined that through initial Market Research, only 1 (one) responsible source can provide the required equipment as identified below, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements . Local Stock Number/ Description QUANTITY VS-20076 - Vevo F2 Imaging System (CURRENT LEAD TIME FOR VEVO F2 DELIVERY IS 90 DAYS) 1 52742 - 4D-Mode 1 11954 - ECG-Triggered Analysis 1 12314 - 3D-Mode Software 1 50226 - EKV (ECG Kilohertz-based Visualization) Software 1 11948 - M-Mode 1 12127 - Anatomical M-Mode 1 11949 - PW Doppler Mode 1 11950 - PW Tissue Doppler Mode 1 11951 - Color Doppler Mode 1 VS-20034 - Vevo LAB Analysis Software 3 11846 - VevoStrain Analysis Suite 1 53010 - AutoLV Analysis Software 1 11955 - LV Trace Tool 1 11952 - Power Doppler Mode 1 11484 - 3D Motor only 1 53298 - UHF29x: 29 MHz UHFx Series Transducer 1 53296 - UHF46x: 46 MHz UHFx Series Transducer 1 53297 - UHF57x: 57 MHz UHFx Series Transducer 1 VS-20084 - Vevo Imaging Station 1 1 53610 - Vevo Animal Monitor Mouse Platform 1 53611 - Vevo Animal Monitor Rat Platform 1 VS-12055 - Vevo Compact Dual (Med. Air & O2) Anesthesia System (Tabletop Version) 1 10414 - "H" Type Regulator 1 11830 - "H" Type Medical Air Regulator 1 11301 - 12.5 mm Bain Circuit (for Rat Anesthesia) 1 11486 - 9 mm Bain Circuit (for Mouse Anesthesia) 1 53214 - Foot Pedal Assembly for Vevo 3100/F2 1 12353 - Introductory 2-Day On-Site User Training 1 12370 - Vevo System Installation (United States) 1 Local Stock Number/ Description QUANTITY Vevo Customer Care: Access to exclusive online video tutorials, webinars, imaging guides/protocols, software updates, technical/scientific support 1 THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES/PROPOSALS AND NO SOLICIATION IS AVAILABLE. Telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made based on quotes or offers received in response to this notice. All responsible sources may identify their interest to meet this requirement to Scott Dickey by 11:00 am (CST), Monday, July 24, 2023. Additionally, any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the government by providing the following: 1.Business Size and Socio-Economic Status: (a) Indicate whether your business is large or small (b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business (c) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Hub zone firm (e) Indicate if your firm is a woman-owned or operated business (f) Indicate if your firm is a VIP verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) (g) Include the DUNS number of your firm. (h) State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and/or the VetBiz Registry at www.vetbiz.gov. If not, please NOTE: any future solicitation could only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM. To receive award based on VOSB or SDVOSB status you must be registered in the VetBiz Registry. 2. Authorization to Perform: Prospective non-OEM contractors MUST provide an authorization letter from Fujifilm Visual Sonics Corporation identifying they are authorized to provide the required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/equipment. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties may submit information for consideration by the government to: scott.dickey@va.gov no later than the response due date/time identified above.